Author: Clint Curtis

The residential schools settlement obligated the 48 Catholic entities involved to pay $79 million, which was broken into three parts, including making “best efforts” to raise $25 million for residential school survivors. How much money did residential school survivors get each? $10,000 to $200,000The children often endured physical and sexual abuse at the federally run […]

Many Indigenous people in Canada have been at the forefront of movements that concern issues like the environment, Indigenous and treaty rights, equal access to education and health care, the rights of women and children, and more. Indigenous women have taken up causes that affect their families and communities. What are First Nations fighting about […]

Service on holidays Holiday service is generally operated on Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Simcoe Day, Victoria Day, Thanksgiving Day and Boxing Day. Does GO Train run on Canada Day? Please note that some GO Transit routes do not offer weekend service — you should check your specific schedule for information about […]

Ripley’s Aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vaughan Mills will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Square One will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CF Toronto Eaton Centre will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. What is closed on Canada Day 2022? Canada Post […]

The act served as Canada’s constitution until 1982, and July 1 was celebrated as Dominion Day. By terms of the Canada Act of 1982, the British North America Act was repatriated from the British to the Canadian Parliament, and Canada became a fully independent country. Does Canada have independence from UK? Canada Act, also called […]

The CNFA urges consumers to never purchase or use these products. Fireworks that are illegal in Canada include: Cherry Bombs. Can you still purchase cherry bombs? Cherry Bombs, Silver Salutes, and M-80’s have been banned by Federal Law since 1966 because of the large amounts of explosive composition they contain. If you find any of […]

In 2022, Canada Day will be celebrated on Friday, July 1. It’s a public holiday in Canada. Canada Day Dates. Year Canada Day 2025 Tuesday, July 1 Is Canada Day only celebrated in Canada? All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the […]

*Regular collection and delivery of mail occurs on provincial Family Day holidays, Louis Riel Day (Man.) Is Family Day a postal holiday? Family Day is not a national statutory holiday, it is only observed in New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and in British Columbia. Other provinces have holidays in February on the same day […]

All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. Does Canada celebrate Independence Day? On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act formally […]

A marriage certificate is a document containing the details of a marriage performed in Ontario. You can order a copy or multiple copies online if the marriage is registered in Ontario. You can use this certificate to change your name, process a divorce, or as a record of family history. How can I get a […]